🇨🇦 Victoria Cuisine | A little seafood restaurant hidden upstairs

Stepping into this restaurant requires climbing a narrow little staircase—nothing too tricky, but it adds a cozy, hidden-gem feel! Once inside, I noticed most diners were white; I didn’t spot any other Asian faces. But the servers were so sweet—they gave us such warm, “extra care” attention, checking in to ask if we had questions about the menu or how dishes were meant to be eaten. Such a nice touch! 😊 First up: Smoked Trout – $21.5 It’s a cold dish, almost like a salad, with smoked trout, candied walnuts, red cabbage, lettuce, and more. The flavors are light and fresh, though there’s a subtle bitter edge to the veggies—nothing overpowering, just a nice little contrast! 🥗 Then, the standout: Sablefish – $35 This one’s a creative fusion dish, and it’s so fun! Think perfectly seared sablefish (buttery and flaky!) paired with Shanghai bok choy, tiny fried buns, and a rich curry sauce. The mix of textures and flavors—umami fish, crisp veggies, savory curry—works way better than you’d expect. So flavorful! 🐟✨ 📍 Upstairs Seafood & Oyster Bar (Ferris') 536 A Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1K8 A quick heads-up about the menu: it’s split into small and large sizes, but don’t let the names fool you! “Large” doesn’t always mean bigger portions—for example, the sablefish is in the large section, but its portion was actually smaller than the small-size trout. Also, each dish lists ingredients as single items, but they’re all served together. Like, the small “shell seafood” dish? It comes with one of each listed mussel/clam/etc., all on one plate! Good to know before ordering! 😄 #VictoriaFood #CanadaTravel #VancouverIsland #CanadaFood #VictoriaSeafood